SCM Campus - Summary of Module 4

Module 4 - Exam

Course description

The eight chapters of this module revolve around the logistics of Supply Chain Management. From the strategy behind logistics and the origins of logistics principles and methods, to operational methods for inventory planning and operations, decisions concerning location and layout, warehousing management...

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Learning objectives

After completing this module, you:

Have insights in the broad responsibilities of the logistics function in an organisation;

Know the most important principles of quality management that form the foundation of many best practices in logistics management;

Understand the role of inventory in balancing costs and customer service in the supply chain;

Have learned methods and techniques used for inventory management, including methods for demand forecasting methods and calculating order quantities;

Understand the trade-offs in location and layout decisions, and are able to explain the most important decisions and options in warehouse and transportation management;

Have a solid understanding of Customer Relationship Management and its importance.

Chapters

Chapter 1:

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Chapter 2:

QUALITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

Chapter 3:

INVENTORY

Chapter 4:

MANAGING INVENTORY

Chapter 5:

WAREHOUSING

Chapter 6:

PACKAGING

Chapter 7:

TRANSPORTATION

Chapter 8:

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT